This is the closest you will find near Edmonton to an Owner/Chef operated sushi restaurant in Japan, in terms of atmosphere, service, quality, and execution. Our favourite Sushi restaurant in Alberta. read more

Fresh sushi. Delicious menu. Get the weekly specials. Probably one of my favourite places in edmonton to get my sushi fix. The sushi here is delectable and fresh. It isn't cheap but the quality is the highest you can get in edmonton and surrounding area. Every bite was melt in your mouth delicious and is so flavourful. Mindfully crafted. Each sushi reminds me of sushi in Los Angeles. Flavoured to enhance the fish! We also tried the salmon ikura bowl and it was sooooooooooo good. Highly recommended and loaded with so much toppings. I'm drooling thinking of my meal here. The prices make it a sort of special dinner out kind of place and not somewhere you can eat at on a weekly basis..but it always is so good. Sorry it took me this long to review one of the top places in edmonton for sushi! read more

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I've been coming to this sushi spot for a few months now, and it never disappoints. The staff always greet me warmly, and they somehow remember my usual order -- the spicy salmon roll with extra wasabi. The atmosphere is calm and cozy, with that faint aroma of fresh seaweed and rice in the air. Every piece of sushi is crafted so carefully that you can taste the difference -- the rice has just the right stickiness, and the fish tastes clean and buttery. What I love most is the consistency; no matter when I come, the quality is the same. The chef even came by once to ask for my feedback -- that kind of personal touch is rare. My only tiny wish is that the seating area were a little bigger, because this place deserves all the customers it gets. read more

Fantastic meal! We sat at the bar, enjoyed a wonderful bottle of sake with a little bit of every section off the menu. Everything is simple, luxurious, and full of flavour. I can't wait to come back. read more

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I love the concept at this teeny-tiny Japanese restaurant because it feels timely. It's simple and clean. They have a major focus on sustainability (as evidenced by their partnership with Ocean Wise). If you're used to a Japanese dining experience that is full of bells and whistles and deep fried foods, Kobachi is not the place for you. Expect straight forward, locally-sourced, conscious food. This is what we should all be moving toward, after all. Named Best New Restaurant on CBC Edmonton's Best Restaurants 2019 list, I was excited to head out to Sherwood Park on a Saturday night to experience a fresh new level of Japanese cuisine. You'll find the restaurant in a modern area full of glass-sided buildings. Kobachi's bee logo catches the eye and assures that you have found the right place. Inside, you are met with a very, very small room. I counted 14 seats. Because of this, reservations are highly recommended - there won't be any alternate options for seating if they're full (which they are, consistently). The kitchen is open and right there in the space with you, the friendly staff busily working away. There is one long communal table that they separate with dividers for different groups and a few counter seats in front of the window. I literally cannot stress how small this place is. The decor is clean and simple just like the food. I really enjoyed the ukiyoe-style art on the walls. I ordered a Sugarcane Cola (Cola syrup with Kobachi's twist added to it - $4.75) because it sounded unique and casual. Plus I'm a big fan of more natural colas. It definitely looked like a classic cola except the taste was anything but. Less sugary and fake, this cola had a distinct citrus flavour to it. My guess is that there's a bit of yuzu in there and that's what they're talking about when they say that there's a "twist" added. This drink was refreshing and paired well with the food. Of course there is also a whole array of sake, shochu, and beer available as well. They even offer a sake flight that sounds like a lot of fun. Our server told us all about the daily specials (there were quite a few) and brought us pre-poured dishes of soy sauce. The menu comes on a clipboard with a dry erase marker so that you can mark down everything that you want. We went about ordering a selection of dishes that would hopefully showcase a nice example of everything that Kobachi has to offer. The first to arrive was the Sashimi Sanshu (3 types of fish sashimi of your choice - $25.00) in which you are served 9 pieces. The sashimi is one of the most popular items on the menu probably because it's the purest way to taste their beautifully sustainable fish. With eight fish to choose from, we opted for Tuna, Salmon, and Aburi Cured Mackerel. These were certainly exceptional cuts, generous in portion size. In fact, we noticed little extra pieces, likely scraps that they were not letting go to waste. We were more than happy to eat them! I loved the soft, melt-in-my-mouth tuna. But my forever favourite is mackerel. It's so rich and buttery and the flame-seared preparation enhanced the flavour a lot. Very clean, this was my favourite dish overall just because it encapsulates what Kobachi is all about on one plate. I'd heard good things about the Hotate Butter (Sustainable scallops, mushrooms, onion, butter and flavoured soy sauce - $13.00) and wanted to give it a try. "Hotate" means scallop! This dish was pretty small, as were the scallops themselves, but there were quite a few of them. Simple ingredients, I liked the combination of mushrooms and onion. I would have liked a more obvious use of butter since it seemed like it was supposed to be a key component. The scallops themselves were delightful meaty bites and were cooked perfectly. Super tender, moist, and not at all overdone. The next little plate that I'd also heard about is the Parsnip Kimpira (Parsnip and carrot sauteed with sesame oil and chili flake - $6.00). For a small dish this one packed a lot of flavour. Tangled ribbons of parsnip and carrot were bathed in a delicious sesame oil. There weren't many ingredients used but so much was accomplished with so little. I loved the use of parsnip - a vegetable that feels incredibly seasonal at the moment and also rarely served. This was a great way to add some veg to the table. I was excited to try the Sushi Combo (Tuna garlic ponzu, tuna miso, salmon, sable or feature, scallop, and shrimp mayo - $18.00) because this is another pretty famous and popular dish on the menu. Again showcasing beautiful fish from the sea, I liked that they used this opportunity to bring in some interesting flavours. The two tuna pieces were probably my favourite just because I enjoyed the different ingredients used, making them unique. The shrimp mayo reminded me of a chop chop roll - very creamy and delicious. Overall, each piece of sushi was nicely composed and tasted very fresh. It's just good sushi, which is entirely the point. One item that I eagerly an read more

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Another memorable meal that I'm still thinking about a week later. Come here for an intentional meal - one to savour and enjoy casually but deeply. There is no wastage/fillers here, every ingredient used has a purpose to bring out or enhance the dish. You've seen everyone rave about their sushi (rightly so, it's amazing here) - but I urge you to also look deeper on their small menu and try their other dishes and weekly specials. The beef tataki, the silky soft tofu, perfectly charred brussel sprouts and the current special ika fry with housemade kimchi mayo (omg I want that sold by the bottle!!) just to name a few. They also currently have a Miso Gyudon which is miso stewed beef over rice with a poached egg that feels like getting a hug from mom, it is so comforting. I looooved it so much, and think it's a beautiful, hearty dish that's perfect as the weather cools. Pair it all with a sake flight and a yuzu-nade and it's perfect. (Save room for dessert, that pudding is killer!) This tiny spot only seats 12, so definitely book reservations before coming. read more

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Sushi I love sushi and there are many amazing Japanese restaurants in Edmonton. Most of you know it already, but this place isn't in Edmonton, but is located in Sherwood Park, @kobachi_restaurant is hands down my favourite place for sushi! They are a small mom and pop shop with very limited seatings that focus on a small menu to bring you the best and freshest sushi possible. Seats fill up fast, so call to make reservations, or call in advance, place an order, pick it up and get it to go like I did. Something about their sushi that just looks so simple, so clean and taste so good and fresh. I typically order sushi for myself and always worry I will order too much, but as soon as I'm done eating and with regret, I wish I should have ordered more. Lol. read more

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This is the best authentic Japanese food in the Greater Edmonton Area. We arrived without a reservation, which isn't recommended, but the staff kindly found a table for us. The flavors are exactly like what we experienced in Kyoto, Japan. It's completely different from the typical 'popular' sushi you find elsewhere. If you are looking to taste REAL Japanese cuisine, this is the place to go! read more

After coming back from my Japan trip last fall, I never expected to taste Japan level sushi here in Edmonton until now. Kobachi's quality and freshness of sushi is mind blowing good. In my opinion, it's probably serves the freshest sushi in Edmonton. However since Edmonton is landlocked, food here is unfortunately quite pricey as well. The sushi here is simple nigiri or maki sushi so don't expect extravegent rolls. I was surprised at how big the portion size of the fish were on the nigiri because usually other Japanese restaurants in Edmonton provide a thinner portion. All the nigiri sushi I had that night were so juicy and fresh. I especially liked the scallop becuase it melted in my mouth as I took a bite. I also ordered salmon salmon sashimi and it was thick and delicious as well. Kobachi also has a daily specials board that's not part of their main menu. My boyfriend and I shared the Wagyu Curry Udon off it. It was flavorful and the wagyu was cooked pleasing to the tastebuds. Since I shared the dish, the curry wasn't too heavy but I feel like one person can still finish the dish without it being too heavy. The restaurant is a bit small so there aren't many seats. I would recommend making a reservation if you're going with a big group. Service was friendly and welcoming. Between two people, we spent around $42 per person. We didn't leave hungry but we didn't leave super full either. It's definitely worth a place to visit but prepare to spend a bit more for the fresh quality you get. read more

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Purest sashimi and sushi in the Edmonton area. I have not tasted such melt in your mouth sashimi since I was in Japan. Fresh and you can taste the ocean. Not much to look like like on the inside or outside but clean. I hope they do expand because three tables don't do well in January when you want to eat. There are three that fit two a piece and a bit of a bar. Not a huge menu but enough to please sushi and non sushi lovers alike. my non sushi friend ordered the beef bento box while i did the shashimi bento box. Everything was flavourful. Loved the fresh salad with dressing. We enjoyed the veggies that came with bento. My girlfriend enjoyed her beef, but the sashimi was amazing. I can't stress how fresh it was. I don't think i can eat anywhere else after I ate here. I would like to try some rolls for take out. For the quality of food, it is so worth the money. read more

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Such a small place, first off. It seats maybe 8 people max. The server was really awkward. She forgot an order and asked us if we wanted a dessert. I said we were waiting for one more thing, and she was confused and I told her we didn't get the mushrooms, she barely even apologized. Secondly, the food was pretty good, but not worth the tiny portions. I will not be coming back. read more

Without a doubt the best sushi you'll have in the Edmonton area. I'll keep coming back until they prove me wrong, and even should that happen... I'ma keep coming. Each bite was so perfect! So fresh! It felt like such a treat and delicacy to be eating takeout from here, not something I've felt while eating any other takeout sushi. My boyfriend and I each got a sushi combo (thumbs up for placing both orders in a container together! eco friendly vibes) and shared an order of the real crab California rolls, as well as the Fuji apple creme brûlée and the matcha white chocolate brownies, and washed it all down with their yuzu-nade. I recommend all of it! I wish I could post a more in-depth and descriptive review, but saying that everything was delicious and pretty much perfect will have to suffice! read more

Kobachi - Fuji Apple creme brûlée, matcha white chocolate brownies - Japanese Near Me - Sherwood Park, Alberta

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I always count down the days for another meal at Kobachi. Everything is so fresh and delicious! The chefs really take pride in what they do and want to provide the best experience for their customers. It is more expensive but I'll gladly pay more for treating myself to the best sushi in the city! I just had Kobachi and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Went once before Covid and I really enjoyed it. They place is small, but it definitely leaves a large impact on your dining experience. All staff were so friendly and knowledgeable! I was able to have the opportunity to sit at the bar and watch the chefs create all the dishes right in front of me. Everything was delicate, very fresh, and unique! They had a special duck udon the day I went and the flavour of the soup was an umami bomb! I dream about it to this day. Fish was sooooo fresh and portions were really nice! All items adding up can get expensive, but it was definitely worth the experience! I can't wait to come back for dining again! read more

Superb! From the handmade 'yuzu-nade' a yuzu lemonade to the mushroom special - mushroom caps stuffed with a miso cream , broiled and topped with micro greens. Wow! My maki were also delish! Staff was super pleasant, efficient and thoughtful. Great vibes. read more

Kobachi - This was 1 of 4 Miso mayo stuffed mushroom caps, broiled and topped with micro greens. YUM! - Japanese Near Me - Sherwood Park, Alberta

Sherwood Park is so lucky right now. They have the best Mexican food and now the best Japanese food of all time.   Kobachi has been open for a couple months now and it's serving up top tier sushi. Aside from the sushi they are named after their small bowls "bachi" that are sure to impress. They have something for everyone in these bowls from curried cashew nuts to hotate butter scallops. If the small appetizer bowls ain't filling you up then there are "oobachi" the bigger bowls that include chirashi donburi and a wagyu steak donburi. I was picking some squid and octopus from my sister's chirashi bowl and i'd have to say it is the best tasting here at kobachi. This leads me to my favorite, the sushi. It's probably the closest thing to Japan you can get in the Edmonton area. Each piece comes with a little dab of wasabi underneath the fish and are glazed with some soy. It looks great and tastes even better. After trying most of the sushi the only one i'd avoid is the red tuna, idk what happened there but it's the only average thing I ate here. Regardless, the other tunas here are great, the aburri salmon, the scallops and also the uni if it's available. There are specials everyday so lookout for some of that exclusive fish yo. On my second visit here I ventured into some dessert, and it was also insanely good. That matcha white chocolate brownie is so good I want to share my last name with it. I also forgot to mention the rolls, try the real crab California rolls and see why every other sushi place doesn't compare. Located near Festival Place in Sherwood Park, Kobachi is worth the drive. Service here was decent the first visit but clumsy on my second visit. Maybe it was training day but who knows.  Make a reso if your party is over 4 as there's only one large table and bar/window seating. There is also free parking underground for 2 hours. Sal says: Just Eat It (4.5/5) @ruejb says: Sushi so tasty, couldn't even take a photo. Perfect excample of the saying: Big things come in small packages. read more

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Tried once again for date night! Fantastic AGAIN!!!!! Really good service too. 100% our go to sushi place! read more

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Very cosy. Lots of seat in front of the chef or the window, but the table is for 2 groups of 4 or one group of 6 to 10. I would recommend a reservation. The food was very good quality it was very fresh. We tried the tuna salad and the octopus bowl, I will definitely go back for those and to try the rest of the menu. The toro tuna nigiri was the highlight it basically melted as you bite it and was super fresh. We went wit our two young kids and they are very accommodating but avoid busy times if you are going with kids because the place is small. My kids had the fried chicken and they loved it read more

Kobachi - Kobachi entrance - Japanese Near Me - Sherwood Park, Alberta

It's a very small space so seating is limited - make sure you make reservations if you want to dine in. The family that operates this business is very friendly. I've had nothing but great experiences dining with them. This is easily my favourite place for sushi in the Edmonton area. My favourites here are the sable fish, aburi salmon, and scallops! read more

Best most authentic sushi in Edmonton hands down. Reminds me of Japan!

one of the best restaurants i been to. the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. i'm a vegetarian and they ALWAYS make adjustments to the dishes. it's usually busy so make a reservation but it is definitely worth it. fantastic atmosphere and fantastic food. my new go-to restaurant! read more